Sabie
Sabie
- Boat Ramps
- 0
- Access Points
- 14
- Species
- 16
Nestled in the scenic province of Mpumalanga, the Sabie River is renowned as the premier destination for flowing river trout fishing in the region. The river offers a diverse and rewarding angling experience across its various sections, managed in part by dedicated local clubs to preserve its quality fisheries.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Sabie and what's needed to catch them.
Find which waters have the species you want to catch
African Carp
Labeo cylindricus
African Longfin Eel
Anguilla mossambica
Banded Tilapia
Tilapia sparrmanii
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
Bushveld Smallscale Yellowfish
Labeobarbus polylepis
Incomati Chiselmouth
Labeobarbus nelspruitensis
Leaden Labeo
Labeo molybdinus
Lowveld Largemouth
Serranochromis meridianus
Lowveld Largescale Yellowfish
Labeobarbus marequensis
Marbled Eel
Anguilla marmorata
Mozambique Tilapia
Oreochromis mossambicus
Purple Mudsucker
Labeo congoro
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Rednose Labeo
Labeo rosae
Silver Labeo
Labeo ruddi
Vaal-Orange Smallmouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus aeneus
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Sabie. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
Know where you can legally fish on Sabie
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
Mpumalanga licenses and regulations
Mpumalanga Boating Regulations
National Small Vessel Safety Regulations administered by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), covering recreational boats on inland and coastal waters. National page reused for all provinces, as there is no separate provincial boating-safety authority.
Mpumalanga Fishing License
Official permits page of the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA), the provincial authority that administers freshwater (including trout) angling permits in Mpumalanga, listing permit types and how to apply.
Mpumalanga Fishing Regulations
MTPA sets the permit conditions and rules for freshwater angling in Mpumalanga, including trout permit policy. The MTPA permits page is the official provincial regulations reference.
Mpumalanga Stream Access Laws
South Africa's National Water Act (No. 36 of 1998) is the national law governing rights to and use of rivers and watercourses - the framework relevant to stream/water access. National page reused as no distinct provincial stream-access page exists.
Take Sabie with you
The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.
Use the map without signal
Download the map around Sabie to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Sabie to find where and when fish are biting for you.
Get the onWater Fish app
Free on iOS and Android
Water and weather conditions (10 day forecast)
See the best times to fish Sabie and check the forecast before you go.
No forecast data available.
Fishing near Sabie
Explore Mpumalanga waters
Top fishing waters
No waters available right now.
Popular Cities
Loading popular cities...
Explore near Sabie
Fish species
Fishing spots
More in Mpumalanga
Smarter Fishing Starts in the App.
onWater Fish gives you everything you need to plan smarter, fish better, and own every trip from first cast to last.